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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacy Technicians licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/","required_documents":[{"description":"A head-and-shoulders photo that will be printed on your official license.","name":"2x2 Passport Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The receipt from IdentoGO showing your TCN number and proof of payment for the background check.","name":"Fingerprint Receipt","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Applicants must be of legal working age in Missouri (typically verified via government ID in the portal).","name":"Proof of Legal Working Age","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"missouri-pharm","state_name":"Missouri","state_slug":"missouri","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register on the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) using the Board's registration number: 0003.","title":"Register for Fingerprinting","url":"https://www.machs.mo.gov/","url_label":"Register at MACHS"},{"description":"Visit an IdentoGO site to have your fingerprints taken. 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